Motorola Defy 2 vs Nokia C21 Plus

The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Defy 2 leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Defy 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 268g).

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 268g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Defy 2 scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Defy 2: The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Defy 2 Nokia C21 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 15W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 268 g 178 g
Price $260
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknown
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Defy 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Defy 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (77/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.